...he netted four more in winning the award again the following season... (Image: Getty)

...and was also England's five-goal top scorer in World Cup 2018 qualifying (Image: Reuters)

“Four years ago, I was watching it on holiday,” said Kane.

“I played the last six or seven games of the Premier League season under Tim Sherwood. Mauricio Pochettino came in that summer and got me fit, in better shape and more powerful. I kicked on from there.

“A lot of hard work and determination, players ahead of me at the time. I had to work hard on the training pitch and take the opportunities when they came.

“The last few years I’ve proved (myself) and now I’m here, and can’t wait to get out there and show the world what I’ve got.

“I’ve been scoring a few more goals in training (since getting the armband), perhaps. I’m proud to be England captain and excited to get going now. Hopefully I’ll continue scoring more goals into this World Cup, for sure.”

Kane's last tournament, Euro 2016, didn't go well as he was told to take corners in the opening draw with Russia... (Image: AMA/Getty)

...got subbed off at halftime in the second group game against Wales... (Image: Getty)

...spent the first 76 minutes of the final group game vs Slovakia on the bench... (Image: The FA via Getty)

...before he was part of THAT loss to Iceland, ending the competition goalless (Image: Getty)

Kane is undoubtedly regarded as one of the best in the world in England, because of his red hot goal-scoring form for Tottenham and that has alerted the likes of Real Madrid. But there still seems to be some reservations on the international stage.

The 24-year-old, who has scored 13 times in 24 caps, acknowledges that may also come down to winning trophies for his club and ultimately his country.

There was a joke going round on social media this week that when Kane was given a traditional Russian golden samovar at England’s training base last week that it was the first team trophy he had ever won.

Kane said: “Obviously I see a few of the jokes going round on social media. It is what it is.

"I’ve got a lot of scoring trophies in my career. I’d like to be sitting here with a big gold one in a few weeks. It’s all fun and games on social media.”

Kane takes his responsibility as captain very seriously as he contemplates what sort of leader he will be and what he will say before the Tunisia game.

England have built some bridges in the build-up to the World Cup and he is confident they can take that on over the coming weeks.

Kane added: “The team we’ve got, we’re all very close. We’ve done a lot of stuff for the fans, a lot of live stuff and social media to show what we’re up to. But it’s about doing it on the pitch. That’s what makes the fans happy.

"But while we have free time, it’s important to let the fans and the public know what we’re up to.

“Everyone, I’m sure, will have some words to say. For me, it’s just about concentrating on your job. Every player does their job to the best of their ability I’m sure we’ll do pretty well. It’s about staying focussed.

“For me, and the other players recognising if things aren’t going well, can you pick players up, help them along.

"There’re going to be times against Tunisia, and in all the games, where there will be highs and lows. It’s all about controlling that and managing that and making sure we have the best outcome possible.”